California congressional election down to a two-way race after primary recount
The congressional race in California that was poised to be a three-way general election will now be a traditional two-way general election after a recount.
The congressional race in California that was poised to be a three-way general election will now be a traditional two-way general election after a recount.
Democrats Evan Low and Joe Simitian tied for second place in the state's primary for the 16th Congressional District, each with 30,249 votes. But after the recount, Low came out on top with 30,261 votes, up just a handful from Simitian's 30,256 votes, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters announced Tuesday.
Low will advance to November's general election for the seat held by Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo, who is not seeking re-election.
Low, a member of the state Assembly, will face off against former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, who placed first in the March primary.
In California, the top two candidates in the primary move on to the general election, but a tie in second place can allow for a three-way race.
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